January 2013: The Motion Fails

When I came to AA in 1981 in Guelph, Ontario, the Lord’s Prayer was recited to close the meeting, but there was no holding of hands. I was a bit leery of saying the prayer, as I was an agnostic, although I’d said it in public school growing up. I was relieved that we didn’t have to hold hands, as I didn’t trust anyone—men or women.